1990 BMW M3 vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M3 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
